Harbor Freight Tools Cobra 63842 Assembly instructions

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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?*$%'/%K%X*2&(*%F#*- ................................. 6
Receiver Components and Controls.......... 6
Camera Components and Controls ........... 8
Viewing Modes ......................................... 10
R/*(,$"83%C8#$('4$"&8# ........................... 12
Receiver Functions ................................... 12
Display Functions ..................................... 13
Manual Recording .................................... 14
Video Motion Detection ............................ 14
Using Intercom ......................................... 15
Playback and Delete................................. 16
Remote Viewing via MyCam View™ app . 17
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personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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could result in death or serious injury.
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could result in minor or moderate injury.
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This enables better control in unexpected situations.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles
during installation.
5. Keep installation area clean and well lit.
6. Keep children and bystanders out of
the area during installation.
7. Do not install when tired or when under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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1. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
2. Use as intended only.
3. Do not modify.
4. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
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1. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt
to disassemble Cameras. There are
no serviceable parts inside.
2. Use supplied Power Adapters only.
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5. Handle Cameras with care. Cameras could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.

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1. Maintain adequate airflow around Receiver.
2. Use supplied Power Adapter only.
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5. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the unit. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
6. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
7. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.
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1. The included Power Adapters do
not require grounding.
2. The Power Adapters may be used in
either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the
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Screen 7" TFT LCD
Modulation GFSK
Data Rate 4 Mbps
Resolution 800H x 480V RGB
Audio Built-in Microphone
Speaker
Recording
Scheduled
Manual
Motion Detection
Power Rating 5VDC / 2A
Operating Temperature 14° - 104°F
Camera Capacity 4
Memory SD Card - 256 GB max (not included)
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Lens 3.6mm
Effective Pixels 1280H x 720V
Night Vision Type Infrared LEDs with Low Light Sensor
Image Type Daylight: Color
Infrared: Black & White
Infrared Wavelength 850nm
Audio Built-in Microphone
Speaker
Wireless Range 150 ft (indoors) 450 ft (outdoors)
Ingress Protection Rating IP65 - Weather resistant
Night Vision Range 65 ft
Power Rating 9VDC / 600 mA
Operating Temperature 14° - 122°F
Transmission Frequency 2.4 GHz

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1. Connect the Power Adapter’s cord
to the back of the Receiver.
2. Plug the Power Adapter into a 120VAC outlet.
3. Turn the Power Switch to the RE position.
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1. When planning mounting location and angle:
a. Verify that installation surface has no hidden
utility lines before drilling or driving screws.
b. Take into consideration the length of the
Camera and Power Adapter’s cords. Route the
cords so as to avoid a tripping hazard.
c. Do not install where there are thick walls or other
obstructions between the Camera and Receiver.
d. Select a location high enough so that
it is out of reach of children, but still
covers the desired viewing area.
e. Do not install the Camera facing out of a window.
f. Make sure no strong light will shine
directly into Camera Lens.
g. Make sure location will remain within the
Camera's Operating Temperature.
2. Test each Camera's function in its
intended location +*2&(*%5&'8$"83-
a. Connect the Power Adapter’s cord
to the Camera’s Power cord.
b. Plug the Power Adapter into a 120VAC outlet.
c. Verify that there is an image on the Receiver.
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Receiver according to S,"("83%&8%/,3*%JJ1
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d. Check the Camera's signal strength.
Toggle Joystick to check Camera 1.
E&$*- Toggle Joystick again to check other Camera(s).
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a. Adjust the Camera and or/Receiver antenna(s).
b. Reposition the Camera and/or Receiver.
4. When the mounting location has been chosen:
a. Unplug the Power Adapter's
cord from the Camera.
b. Using the Base as a template, mark
locations of mounting holes on
mounting surface. _?**%<"3'(*%<`
5. Repeat all steps with the other Camera(s).
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1. Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the Screws,
drill pilot holes into the marked locations.
2. Position Mounting Bracket so that
mounting holes align with pilot holes.
3. Drive Screws through mounting holes in Base
and into pilot holes until the Mounting Bracket
is securely attached to the mounting surface.
4. Remove protective film from the Lens.
5. Loosen thumbscrews, adjust Camera as needed,
then tighten thumbscrews. _?**%<"3'(*%<`
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1. Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the
Anchors, drill holes in the marked locations.
2. Tap Anchors into the holes until they are
almost flush with mounting surface.
3. Position Mounting Bracket so that Mounting
Holes align with anchor holes.
4. Drive Screws through mounting holes in Base
and into anchor holes until the Mounting Bracket
is securely attached to the mounting surface.
5. Remove protective film from the Lens.
6. Loosen thumbscrews, adjust Camera as needed,
then tighten thumbscrews. _?**%<"3'(*%<`
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1. Connect the Power Adapter’s cord
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2. Plug the Power Adapter into a 120VAC outlet.

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• b',90?*H'*84*%!"*)"83 - Automatic cycling
between Cameras.
Touch to toggle between Quad mode (up
to 4 channels) and Auto Sequence mode.
• ?"837*%W,5*(, - View one Camera at a time.
Touch to switch between Cameras.
• c&&5%K%Push the button on the
back of the Receiver to zoom in during
Single Camera Viewing Mode only.
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• Touch to view Menus.
• Toggle the Joystick Left/Right
to navigate through Menus.
• W7"4]%RU%(press Joystick) to
access highlighted Menu.
• Toggle Joystick again to navigate within Menus.
• Touch at any time to cancel an action
and/or go to the previous screen.
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1. Touch then select ?*$$"83#1
2. Z,$*%e%A"5*- Set date and time, then click
the Joystick to save and press to exit1
E&$*- Time is in 24 hour format.
3. Z*2,'7$%?*$$"83#-%%To return all Settings
to factory default settings. Select Q*#
or E&, then click%the Joystick.
4. <&(5,$%D*5&(>-%%Select Q*# or
E&, then click%the Joystick1
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6. <"(5),(*%F/3(,9*-%%Select <(&5%?Z%
W,(9 or <(&5%?*(\*(%in order to install
an upgrade from either source.
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Setting, review Network Information,
and reset your Password.
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a. If assigned a Static IP address, click ?$,$"4%CS1
b. To set your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Default Getaway, click on each setting while
it is highlighted in green1%%A box will appear
over each number that is ready to be set.
c. Toggle Up/Down to set the correct numbers
for each setting, then click the Joystick once
to move on. When finished, select RU.
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1. Touch then toggle right to select Z*$*4$1%%
2. Select Camera, then touch RU1
3. Select ?*8#"$"\"$>%?*$$"83#, then click the Joystick1
4. Repeat steps for other Cameras.
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1. Insert an SD card to enable recording.
A red chip will display to indicate the
card is functioning properly.
2. Touch then select ;*4&(91
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after motion has been detected, then Click RU1
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b. Enter ?$,($%A"5* and 689%A"5*%for the
desired camera, then click ?,\*1
E&$*- Time is in 24 hour format.
c. Repeat steps for other days.
E&$*- For manual recording, see
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a. Select Q*# to overwrite previously
recorded files when the SD card is full.
E&$*- After selecting Q*#I will display
while in Auto Sequence mode.
b. Select E& to keep all files.
E&$*- After selecting E&, when the SD
card is full, the Receiver will #$&/ recording
and the <FGG indicator will display.
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1. X*2&(*%"8#$,77"83%W,5*(,_#`-
a. Connect the Power Adapter’s cord
to the Camera’s Power cord.
b. Plug the Power Adapter into a 120VAC outlet.
c. Determine which Channel is available to use.
d. Touch then select W,5*(, > S,"("831%%
e. Select the Channel.
f. When prompted, press the Pair Button
on the back of the Camera.
2. Install Camera(s) according to
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1. Touch then toggle right to select W,5*(,.
2. Toggle Joystick up and down to select a Camera.
3. To turn the Camera off, toggle Right to select R<<1
4. To turn the Camera on, toggle Left to select R81
5. Repeat steps for other Cameras.
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To control the brightness of each Camera.
1. In the W,5*(, menu, Toggle Down
to select X("3.$8*##1
2. When a camera is highlighted in green, Toggle
Right to increase brightness. Toggle Left to
decrease brightness, then click Joystick1
3. Repeat steps for other Cameras.
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Toggle Up/Down between cameras. When
the desired camera is highlighted in green,
Toggle Left/Right to select either !V@ or BZ
for that camera. Repeat for each camera.

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Channel Select
Quad/Sequence Viewing
Scan Mode
Zoom
Delete File
• Delete the
highlighted file in
Playback mode
Menu
Joystick
• Scroll Up/Down/Left/
Right through menus
• Click to access
functions
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Good Camera Signal
Low Camera Signal
No Camera Signal
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New File Indicator
Volume off
Intercom Activated
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Date and Time Stamp
Time is in 24 hour format.
Overwrite Indicator
• When Overwrite is set to Yes
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E&$*- Video Motion Detection overrides
Scheduled and Manual Recording.
To record all Cameras, touch to set viewing Mode to 4 Camera.
To record the Camera that has been activated, set viewing Mode to Camera Sequence.
1. Touch to open the Menus screen
and toggle right to select Z*$*4$1%
2. Toggle Up/Down to select the desired
camera for Motion Detection.
3. Select ?*8#"$"\"$>%?*$$"83# for Motion Detection
recording. Choose between B"3.I%D*9"'5I%G&)%
and%R221%Press to return to viewing mode.
4. When motion has been detected, recording will
begin.
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will begin flashing.
E&$*- Recording will occur for the duration
specified in Recording Set up.
5. Touch again to deactivate motion detection.

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Allows audio communication between the Receiver and the Cameras.
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E&$*- The Camera volume cannot be adjusted.
Touch to increase volume.
Touch to decrease volume.
E&$*- indicates Receiver volume is off.
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1. Go to Single Camera mode for the individual
camera you wish to speak through.
2. Touch and hold the Intercom Icon and speak in
a normal voice within 12 inches from the Receiver.
3. Release the Icon to listen.

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When there is a new recording, E6T will display and%% %%will flash.
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1. In Live View Mode, click the Joystick
to view the ;*4&(9"83%<"7*%G"#$.
E&$*- Folders are organized by date, oldest to newest.
2. Select a date, then click the Joystick. Recordings
are organized by time, oldest to newest.
3. Select a recording, then click Joystick%
to view the recording.
a. Toggle Down then back Up to stop and go
back to the beginning of the recording.
E&$*- While stopped, Toggle Right
to view the next recording.
b. Toggle Up to pause and also to resume playback.
c. Toggle Left to rewind.
d. Toggle Right to fast forward.
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1. Remove the SD card from the Receiver.
2. Insert SD card into device's card slot.
3. Follow device's instructions to view files.
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1. In Live View Mode,click the Joystick
to access ;*4&(9"83%<"7*%G"#$.
2. Select file to delete.
3. Press and release X on the front of the Receiver.
4. Select Q*# or E&, then touch RU1

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1. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the
Ethernet port on the LCD receiver to your wireless
router. The network icon will turn green.
E&$*- You may need to turn the
receiver off and on again.
2. Download the MyCam View app from the
App Store. Once installed, launch the app.
3. Press the @99%Z*\"4* icon.
4. At the Add Device screen (see Figure K),
add a device manually by pressing @99
OR by pressing b;W&9*%to scan the QR
code on the back of the receiver.
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5. Enter the following information on the next screen:
• E,5* - Create a personalized
name for the system.
• FCZ%- Enter the UID printed below the
QR code on the back of the receiver. If
you tapped b;W&9* in Step 4, this
field will populate automatically.
• S,##)&(9%- Enter the device
password (Default: 000000).
6. Press ?,\*. The system status will
read R87"8* in your device list.
7. Tap the name of the system and you will be
asked to enter a new, secure password.
AR%WREE6WA%RE%@E%@EZ;RCZ-
1. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the
Ethernet port on the LCD receiver to your wireless
router. The network icon will turn green.
E&$*- You may need to turn the
receiver off and on again.
2. Download the MyCam View app from the Google
Play Store. Once installed, launch the app.
3. Press W7"4]%.*(*%to add device.
4. Enter device information on the
next screen (see Figure L).
• FCZ - Enter the UID printed below the
QR code R; press ?4,8 to scan the
QR code on the back of the receiver.
• E,5* - Create a personalized
name for the system.
• S,##)&(9 - Enter the password
(Default: 000000).
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5. Press OK. The system status will
read R87"8* in your device list.
6. Tap the name of the system and you will be
asked to enter a new, secure password.

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1. S6;CRZCW@GGQI inspect the general
condition of the Camera. Check for:
• loose hardware,
• damaged cord/electrical wiring,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2. S6;CRZCW@GGQI wipe external surfaces
of Camera with clean cloth.
3. Maintain area surrounding Camera,
making sure obstacles don’t interfere with
visibility, such as overgrown bushes.
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Receiver does not
display image.
1. Camera disconnected.
2. Camera out of range of Receiver.
3. AV Button on back is pressed.
1. Check power to Camera.
2. Relocate Camera and/or Receiver.
3. Press AV button on back.
Picture is white. Camera pointing at strong light source. Reposition Camera.
Picture is choppy.
1. Obstructions between
Camera and Receiver.
2. Frame rate too low.
1. Remove obstructions between
Camera and Receiver.
2. Increase frame rate.
Cannot access
the menu.
1. System is recording.
2. Motion detection is on.
1. Stop recording.
2. Stop motion detection.
"Err" appears
on the screen. SD card error.
Turn Receiver off, remove and reinsert
SD card, then turn receiver back on.
Note: If "Err" still appears, reformat
the card or use a different one.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability
standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage
due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities,
criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential
damages arising from the use of our product. To the extent that this product is used with software other than
what is provided, we shall in no event be liable for any damage to your computer or loss of data. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of
exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges
prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may
elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.